From Harry's cousin Lu, October 19, 1866 page 1

Norway Maine
Oct 19th 1866

Dear cousin Nell,

As stupid as an
owl in the noon time is your
cousin Lu to night -- the fact is
I'm all tired out. (suppose that sounds
natural) but Ive had such a
good time for the past week
that I can well afford to be
tired. Eliza and family have
made a delightful visit to us.
I hope they have enjoyed it as
much as we have -- the only trouble
the visit was too short. Just think --
at home only a week -- but we were
thankful for that. Eliza seemed
very happy, and the babie Nellie --
Oh He is a sweet little fellow --
he went singing about all day.
Eliza never looked prettier. Allie and

[in left margin turned sideways]

here with her, perhaps because she looked some like Jo.

Otis N. Jones wrote
me last week &
invited me to make
them a good long
visit this winter..
Eliza has a splendid
breakfast cape --
made something like
that little one of yours
only its more than
as large again,
with deep shades
of scarlet, the center
is [illegible]. Eliza
Grey is going to
Chicago, Miss
Clark is with her &
stays there until she goes.
Eliza sends her love to
you, My head aches and

[in right margin sideways]

I must say good night, with much love to both.

[top of paper upside down]

I am still Lu Le PM --